Samuel K. Bore

Dr. Samuel K. Bore serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Counseling Programs within the School of Behavioral Health and Human Services at the University of North Texas at Dallas. He maintains dual professional credentials as a certified school counselor and licensed professional counselor in Texas, with clinical specializations spanning school counseling, group work methodologies, adolescent therapy, and marriage and family systems.

His research portfolio centers on critical domains including School Counseling ethics, Group Counseling dynamics in educational settings, Adolescent Psychology (particularly self-injury interventions), Cross-Cultural Counseling for immigrant and refugee populations, and Spirituality integration in therapeutic practice. These investigations have yielded over 20 peer-reviewed publications and established him as a frequent presenter at national and international conferences across counseling disciplines.

Professional recognition includes:

• Texas High School Counselor of the Year (2008)

Dr. Bore's clinical expertise bridges academic theory with practical application through his specialization in children/adolescent counseling and marriage/family therapy frameworks, while his leadership as department chair shapes counseling education within the university's behavioral health structure.